The University of Nairobi retained its position as the country’s leading university but was placed in the 1,601-1,800 band, while Kenyatta University ranked in the 1,801-2,000 category.
By Maureen KinyanjuiRaburu died at about 4.30 am at Eldoret Hospital, according to his family, bringing to an end his service as Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Planning, Research and Extension.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement on Monday, Alai said the university’s statement was unclear because it referred to remarks as “reportedly made” and “attributed” to the lecturer while also saying it had instituted “immediate and appropriate disciplinary action”.
By David Abonyo“The University has instituted immediate and appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the applicable University policies, regulations, and principles of due process,” the institution said.
By David AbonyoThe Commission for University Education (CUE), in its University Statistics Report 2025 shows that education and arts remained the biggest areas of university enrolment in 2025, with a combined 132,039 students. Business followed with 103,742 students, while education science had 61,369.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUnder the proposed model, vulnerable students would receive 82 per cent of their education costs as scholarships and 18 per cent as loans. Extremely needy students would get 70 per cent as scholarships and 30 per cent as loans, while needy students would receive 53 per cent as scholarships, 40 per cent as loans and seven per cent from their families.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe findings are contained in a study titled Employability of Graduates in Kenya: A Study of Perceptions and Expectations of Employers, which highlights a growing difference between university training and the abilities employers want from new employees.
By Maureen KinyanjuiRuto said the growing number of university graduates should be matched by greater production of knowledge and practical solutions within Kenya rather than continued dependence on ideas and expertise from outside the country.
By Chrispho OwuorThe authority allows Kamagambo University to establish its governing organs, develop academic resources and, with approval from the Commission for University Education (CUE), admit students to three initial programmes
By Chrispho OwuorKUCCPS Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Agnes Mercy Wahome told the National Assembly Education Committee that the unpaid amount had affected the agency’s ability to meet its revenue target.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe research centre is expected to connect academic learning with real-world challenges, allowing students to participate in research projects and potentially develop technologies and innovations applicable to communities and industry
By Chrispho OwuorThe Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) has so far brought 22 per cent of universities onto the platform and plans to have the remaining institutions connected by the end of the year.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMPs on the National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education deferred scrutiny of Maasai Mara University’s audit reports after a tense sitting. They questioned why the Vice-Chancellor appeared without key technical officers expected to address audit queries, and they ordered resolution of nine outstanding items before movin
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe university will be established in memory of the late area MP Johana Ng’eno, who was among six people killed in a helicopter crash in Chepkiep, Mosop Sub-County, in March.
By David AbonyoMonari said HELB does not operate like a one-time funding programme, explaining that money recovered from former beneficiaries is used to finance new applicants.
By Bradley BosireIn a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, the department said the assignment will support the Commission for University Education (CUE) in reviewing, validating and preparing the framework for implementation across universities.
By Bradley BosireThe proposed changes are part of the Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill 2026, which seeks to bring government support for university, college and TVET students under one institution.
By Maureen KinyanjuiTreasury CS Mbadi told the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare that private universities have been seeking payment for years, with his office now faced with numerous claims from institutions that provided services but were not paid.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAddressing a press conference, Uasu-UoN Secretary-General Prof George Osanjo said the university's academic workforce has already declined sharply over the last six years and warned that the latest policy could trigger another major reduction.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe appointment, effective July 27, 2026, was confirmed by the university council, with Okumu becoming the institution’s seventh Vice-Chancellor, succeeding Prof. Paul Wainaina.
By Samuel OtienoWhile unveiling the policy at State House, Nairobi, on July 21, President Ruto said free university education would be anchored in the Higher Education Loans Board (Amendment) Bill, 2026, adding that it had already been submitted to Parliament.
By Samuel OtienoFor applicants already in employment or those seeking to upgrade their professional qualifications, KMTC said applications for in-service and upgrading programmes are being handled separately through the institution's admissions portal
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking on Tuesday during the presentation of a proposal on Kenya's long-term national development vision beyond Vision 2030 at State House, Nairobi, Ruto said the government had abandoned previous university funding approaches after they failed to adequately support institutions and students.
By David AbonyoAddressing guests during the installation, the new Vice-Chancellor said his administration will focus on reinforcing the university's identity while ensuring it remains competitive across Kenya, the region and the international academic space.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe agency explained that transfers will be processed subject to applicants meeting the required programme cut-off points and the availability of vacancies in the institutions they wish to join
By Chrispho OwuorThe latest figures show public universities are operating with a funding deficit of Sh28.97 billion, while TVET institutions require an additional Sh14.9 billion to meet their financial needs.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe funding model, rolled out after President William Ruto took office, is now facing its toughest challenge since its introduction. Official figures show university admissions have grown from about 70,000 students in 2017 to 202,133 placed this year, an increase of more than 300 per cent in less than a decade.
By Maureen KinyanjuiConstruction of the hostel began after Sasah General Merchants won the tender in February 2010 at a contract price of Sh663.9 million. The project was expected to take three years but certified payments later climbed to Sh844.1 million.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHELB called on applicants to submit their requests as early as possible and carefully follow the application guidelines to help ensure their applications are processed without unnecessary delays.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe court declared that the university acted unlawfully by withholding the lecturers' pay and ruled that their constitutional rights had been violated. In addition to the unpaid earnings, each of the six lecturers was awarded Sh100,000 in general damages.
By Maureen Kinyanjui